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Canada Child Benefit Rises July 20 for Families Across Canada

The monthly tax-free payment will rise by up to $160 per child under 6 and $135 for ages 6 to 17, the government said.

  • On Monday, July 20, the federal government increases the Canada Child Benefit, providing enhanced tax-free payments to families across Canada to help with rising living costs.
  • The Canada Child Benefit is annually indexed to inflation to remain responsive to living costs, with adjustments taking effect July 1 each program year.
  • Eligible families will receive up to $8,157 per child under age six and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17, representing increases of up to $160 and $135 respectively from the previous year.
  • To mark the announcement, Kelowna MP Stephen Fuhr visited the BGC North Glenmore Club on Friday, July 17, where he spent time with staff and children discussing government support measures.
  • Across the country, the CCB supports about 3.6 million families caring for six million children, delivering approximately $30 billion in annual tax-free payments to assist households with child-rearing costs.
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journaldesvoisins.com broke the news on Friday, July 17, 2026.
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